US Bridges

Lake Trail DR over Canal No 1

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.45 East of LA 49 · Structure no. 022630018901381

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Trail DR over Canal No 1 is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Trail DR over Canal No 1 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2008. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Trail DR
CrossesCanal No 1
Location0.45 East of LA 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.03019, -90.23089
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1988)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Trail DR over Canal No 1 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Trail DR over Canal No 1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Trail DR over Canal No 1 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Lake Trail DR over Canal No 1?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Trail DR over Canal No 1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.